A concert by the Belmont High School Chamber Orchestra, conducted by BHS Orchestra Director Margot Reavey. This performance is comprised by a variety of pieces, including Haydn Concertino in D Major, Leonard Bernstein's Mambo, Eric Whitacre's October, plus the Overture to the PBS Series Downton Abbey, Richard Meyer's Swamp Thang!, and Darol Anger's Creaking Tree!

Are our perceptions of aging outdated? Local writer Jane Sherwin will speak about changing attitudes toward aging in our culture. Join in the discussion about how older adults see themselves, how language affects the experience of aging, and what changes are called for. Jane will share information from her research, which has appeared in articles for Leading Age magazine.

A concert performed by the Apollo Club at the Beech Street Center. The concert features a "My Fair Lady" Medley, Songs by Stephen Foster, Around the World Favorites, American Spirituals and Love Songs.

Ellery Klein performs Irish fiddle steeped in tradition and spiced with innovative melodies and American sounds. Joining her will be two of Boston’s best traditional musician, guitarist Danny Noveck and flute player Shannon Heaton. This is part of the Powers Music School Neighborhood Concert Series, with funding by East Boston Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.

Belmont resident, author, and law professor Wendy Murphy discusses her book “And Justice For Some,” which describes the way America’s legal system is designed to limit and even deny access to justice for abused women and children. Murphy also addresses many high profile trials, and reveals little known facts about why certain cases ended without justice for the victims. From Jon Benet Ramsey and OJ Simpson, to Michael Jackson, Casey Anthony, and Bill Cosby, Murphy’s decades of experience as a prosecutor provides her unique insights into some of the nation’s most riveting cases. This event was presented at the Beech Street Center.

Falls present a real and growing risk to older adults’ health and independence. 1 in 4 Americans 65+ fall every year. Presenter Larry McCabe will debunk some of the myths about older adults and falls. Learn the common causes of falls and what you can do to try and prevent them from happening to you. McCabe is an EMT and CPR instructor.

Belmont High School music teacher Paul Ketchen brings a group of talented high school students to the Beech Street Center. Performing a wide variety of jazz music from traditional big band standards to contemporary jazz, the BHS Jazz Collective is considered to be one of the top jazz ensembles in the region. The Jazz Collective also participates in the Essentially Ellington Competition, the MAJE Big Band Festivals and the Berklee High School Jazz Festival.

Robin Putnam, Research and Special Projects Manager from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation along with Amy Schram, Senior Community Relations Specialist from the Better Business Bureau visited the Beech Street Center to discuss topics such as: Black Friday shopping tips, return policies, defective merchandise, warranties, lost or stolen packages, gift certificates, credit card skimming devices, and identity theft and fraud prevention.

Powers Music School’s faculty musicians and guest artists performed popular jazz tunes in a concert at the Beech Street Center. This concert features Todd Brunel (clarinet), Michael Shea (piano), and guests Akili Jamal Haynes bass) and Alvin Terry (drums). This concert is part of the Powers Music School Neighborhood Concert Series, sponsored by the National Guild for Community Arts and Education.

Len Raymond from Housing Options for Massachusetts Elders (HOME) talks about issues and concerns for appropriately extending tenure in your home ranging from senior home improvement loans to elder equity conversion. He unravels myths and discusses current financial traps and trends.

Margaret Setchkarev, a Professor Emerita of language and literature at Brandeis University and Boston College, discusses highlights from a lifetime of reading on Russian history. Topics will include developments from the 8th century to Putin, and may provide some insight into Russian culture today.

Bill Reidy brings popular songs from a wide range of different musical styles, including Swing, Standards, Oldies, Pop and Country. His Beech Street Center debut will feature favorite summer songs by the Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Belafonte and others. Bill brings along his guitar and takes song requests.

Earthwatch volunteer Mark Hopkins gives a presentation on the forests of Peru's Amazonia. He explains how his group assisted biologists assess the health of the forest and rivers. Beech St. Ctr, Jan. 5, 2016.

Hans Hug, Jr. talks about how a modern long term care insurance policy really works, including how benefits are paid, how health affects eligibility and how to design a plan. Presented at Beech Street Ctr, Jan. 8, 2016.